2026
Faces
of JFS
Lessons from history for today with Jon Meacham
Moderated by Phil Weiser, Colorado Attorney General
Tuesday
November 17, 2026
MISSION BALLROOM
4242 WYNKOOP STREET
DENVER, CO 80216
5:30 – 9:30 P.M.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at Denver’s iconic Mission Ballroom, benefiting JFS’s community programs!
Guests will mix and mingle during cocktail hour, enjoy a sophisticated dining experience, celebrate our Yana Vishnitsky Leadership Award recipient, the Appel Family Foundation, learn about JFS’s impact, and enjoy a moderated conversation with Jon Meacham, presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author. Meacham is a skilled orator with a deep knowledge of politics, religion, and current affairs and has the unique ability to bring history to life and offer context to current events and the issues impacting our daily lives.
Cocktail Attire.
Sponsorship AND TICKET
Opportunities
JFS Event Security
JFS actively works with law enforcement partners and Jewish community security partner, Secure Community Network (SCN), to ensure that safety precautions are in place.
For security purposes, pre-registration is required for all guests which includes providing a full name, valid email address, and cell phone number. Attendees will be required to present a valid photo ID and be subject to security measures, including, but not limited to, screenings such as bag searches and metal detectors. We reserve the right to refuse entry at our discretion. Due to enhanced security protocols, please allow more time for check-in.
Any views expressed by Mr. Meacham and Mr. Weiser are not necessarily the views of JFS.